Welcome back, Trainers! In this installment, we'll look at two of the fossil Pokémon from Generation 4, Cranidos and Rampardos. Let's begin.
Cranidos
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ATTACK: 218 |
DEFENSE: 75 |
STAMINA: 134 |
MAX CP: 1685 |
Rampardos and Cranidos are prehistoric Pokémon that were known for headbutting things with their incredibly hard heads. They were not known for their intelligence, however. In fact, Rampardos' Pokédex entry in Pokémon Ultra Moon says "some theories suggest that its stupidity led to its extinction."
We expect Cranidos to have a buddy distance of 5KM or 3KM. We also expect it to be hatchable out of 5KM Eggs.
We expect Cranidos to have a buddy distance of 5KM or 3KM. We also expect it to be hatchable out of 5KM Eggs.
Rampardos
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ATTACK: 295 |
DEFENSE: 114 |
STAMINA: 194 |
MAX CP: 3179 |
PLACE IN THE META: Rampardos is going to be a very interesting addition. Its massive Attack stat outclasses that of our current best Rock-type, Tyranitar. Rampardos can learn Smack Down and Stone Edge in the main-series, and also does not have a double weakness to Fighting-type attacks. However, Rampardos is lacking on the defensive side, which could prove to be a hinderance to this Pokémon's overall usability.
Rampardos is a pure Rock-type. This means it is weak to Fighting-, Steel-, Ground-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks. Rampardos is also resistant to Fire-, Normal-, Flying-, and Poison-type moves.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Rampardos:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Rampardos:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Rampardos' movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Rampardos gains no evolution, Mega Evolution, or exclusive Z-Move.
Rampardos is a pure Rock-type. This means it is weak to Fighting-, Steel-, Ground-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks. Rampardos is also resistant to Fire-, Normal-, Flying-, and Poison-type moves.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Rampardos:
- Dragon Tail
- Smack Down
- Zen Headbutt
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Rampardos:
- Ancient Power
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Stone Edge
- Thunder
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Rampardos' movepool:
- Head Smash
- Giga Impact
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Rampardos gains no evolution, Mega Evolution, or exclusive Z-Move.
Thanks for reading, Trainers!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by GO Hub | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company